How to Take Care of Orchids
I’m on a bit of a plant buzz right now, and part of what’s got me all excited are 2 beautiful orchids that I just bought this past weekend at Canada Blooms 2010, a wonderful flower & gardening show. I know nothing about plants, and honestly, I’m hoping that this time around I’ll be able to keep my plants alive. Plants have not always fared well under my care.
One of my orchids is a large, mature plant with wonderful blooms. I have that one in my room by the window so that it gets lots of natural light. The other is a small seedling sized plant with only 2 mature leaves, and small little blooms that are just starting to open. I have that one at work, sitting on my desk. If it doesn’t get enough light there, I will bring him home where I know I can give it more sunlight.
What the heck does one do after the flowers die off and the plant is done blooming? My large orchid came with a tag that says “cut the spike at the base once the plant is done blooming.” What? Cut the whole blooming thing off? Really?
That basic little question plus others, like how much water to give, how to take care of them, etc etc led me on a bit of a YouTube hunt. Here are some good videos I came across that will give you a perfectly good foundation in how to take care of your own orchids!
BTW, medium-sized orchids are dirt cheap at Home Depot right now.
Other Fun Stuff | Leonard Chu 2010/03/24
By Lizzy, 2010/03/24 @ 9:39 pm
wahahaha~Hugsss! That’s really very useful!!
My orchid (named: Pinkypin) is doing pretty well so far~ ^^